SXSW 2026: 7 Best Movies to Watch From This Year’s Festival
Thousands of fans, filmmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin for the SXSW Film & TV Festival, bringing a packed slate of more than 100 screenings to theaters around town. With just over a week to take it all in, audiences navigated a wide range of films — from directorial debuts and buzzy premieres to...
Spring at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Tierra Neubaum gets details about all the events that are happening.
Manor Crossing May Be Getting an Eggs Up Grill
Located at the intersection of Highway 290 and FM973 in Manor, Manor Crossing is a shopping mall that is putting together an impressive roster of retail outlets and restaurants. It’s already home to an H-E-B, and its website features logos of restaurants like Papa John’s, Chick-fil-A, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
📢 Austin Police Department Now Hiring New Officers
The Austin Police Department is looking for qualified men and women to join its team and help keep the city safe. The department offers a range of specialized units, including Air Support, Lake Patrol, Mounted Patrol, Special Operations, and Police Technology, along with opportunities for advancement.
Austin game store raises funds for employee injured in bus attack
An Austin game store employee is recovering from multiple stab wounds after stepping in to stop a violent attack on a CapMetro bus last week— an act of courage his coworkers say was entirely in keeping with who he is. Aidan Hearn, a familiar face at Dragon's Lair Comics...
Community mourns man killed in southeast Austin motorcycle crash, calls for safety changes
Friends and family are remembering a man killed in a motorcycle crash in southeast Austin, as a growing number of residents call for safety changes at the intersection. A petition urging action has already gathered hundreds of signatures, with neighbors saying the crash may have been preventable.
Hideout Theatre closing downtown Austin location
AUSTIN, Texas - The Hideout Theatre, a downtown Austin staple, is closing its doors and looking for a new home. It has been at its Congress Avenue location since 1999. Staff say the building has been bought to be turned into a bar. What they're saying:. "It's a bummer, this...
Police release baby’s name in Congress Avenue traffic fatality
The Austin Police Department has released the name of a victim who died after a traffic fatality at the 500 block of South Congress Avenue Saturday, March 14th.
Neighborhood Favorite in Austin to Bid Farewell After 27 Years
After more than 27 years in the Austin dining scene, Hoover’s Cooking will close permanently. Community members have expressed disappointment over the loss of a longtime neighborhood staple. Hoover’s Cooking in Austin Announced Closure. Hoover’s Cooking at 2002 Manor Rd, Austin, is set to close on May 31,...
Soros-backed Austin DA faces resignation calls over alleged ‘secret meetings’ in case against cop
Police groups are calling on DA Jose Garza to resign over alleged Brady violations and secret meetings tied to an APD officer's 2020 Austin riot case.
